WOLFE: Ethics aren't laughing matter

Time to create serious, all-encompassing ethics panel

5:52 PM,
Mar. 22, 2013

Written by

David W. Wolfe

For years, New Jersey had been the butt of jokes, especially among late-night talk show hosts, because of its seemingly unending list of corrupt government officials. But elected officials who breach the public's trust by using their position to break the law are no laughing matter.

As U.S. Attorney, Chris Christie did his part, sending 130 corrupt New Jersey politicians to prison. Under his gubernatorial leadership, New Jersey is no longer fodder for jokes - late night or otherwise - but has become a role model among states for its leadership in various areas of government reform.